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Pinchas Shir

Associate Professor of Ancient Cultures

Pinchas Shir, Israel Bible Center’s Associate Professor of Ancient Cultures, is nearing the completion of his Ph.D. studies in the Department of Religion at Groningen University in the Netherlands. His academic interests focus on ancient dining culture, culinary contexts of the Second Temple period, and particularly on the table interactions between Jews and Gentiles in antiquity. In addition, Pinchas is keenly interested in the archaeology of Ancient Israel and the Mediterranean.

Currently residing in North America, Assoc. Professor Shir lectures internationally and maintains a strong online presence where all can hear his teachings.

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Jewish Gospels

What Made the Good Samaritan So Good?

Pinchas Shir - Jul 15, 2021
19.4K 46
Jewish Gospels

What is Greater Than the Temple?

Pinchas Shir - Jun 03, 2022
14.3K 66
Jewish Apostle Paul

Abiding in Faith, Hope, and Love

Pinchas Shir - Dec 03, 2020
22.9K 47
Jewish Gospels

Moses' Serpent and the Son of Man

Pinchas Shir - Jan 10, 2022
22K 71
Jewish Apostle Paul

Could Christians Eat in Pagan Temples?

Pinchas Shir - Nov 03, 2021
13.8K 33
Jewish Apostle Paul

Would Paul Discourage Wearing a Yarmulke?

Pinchas Shir - Oct 02, 2020
35K 156
Jewish Gospels

Who is Lord of the Sabbath?

Pinchas Shir - Sep 25, 2018
10.8K 31
Jewish Gospels

Why Did Peter Refuse To Eat God-Given Food?

Pinchas Shir - Sep 18, 2018
19K 53
Hebrew Bible

Did Noah Eat Unclean Animals?

Pinchas Shir - Jan 27, 2021
36.9K 152